Cookiefy

Cookiefy provides enterprise-grade GDPR compliance for WordPress websites through an intelligent cookie consent management system. The plugin connects to the Cookiefy service to automatically detect, classify, and manage cookies while providing visitors with proper consent options.
IMPORTANT: This plugin requires connection to external Cookiefy services to function. Please review the “External Services” section below for complete details on data transmission and privacy implications.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Automatic Cookie Detection – Advanced AI-powered scanning detects all cookies on your website</li>
<li>Intelligent Classification – Automatically categorizes cookies (Necessary, Analytics, Marketing, Preferences, Unclassified)</li>
<li>Multiple Core Modes – Choose between Standard, Lenient, or Strict blocking based on your needs</li>
<li>Premium Banner Themes – Professional designs including Comprehensive and Compact Modern styles</li>
<li>Real-time Updates – Cookie settings sync instantly across your website</li>
<li>WordPress Integration – Full AJAX support with proper nonce security</li>
<li>Custom Configuration – Advanced JSON configuration for power users</li>
<li>Performance Optimized – CDN delivery with script preloading for fast load times</li>
</ul>
<h4>Core Modes</h4>
Standard Mode (Recommended) 
* Balanced GDPR compliance with optimized performance 
* Blocks cookies and essential tracking scripts 
* Maintains good site compatibility 
* Best for most WordPress websites
Lenient Mode (Lightweight) 
* Minimal cookie blocking for maximum compatibility 
* Only blocks cookie writes – scripts load normally 
* Best page performance with reduced privacy protection 
* Ideal for complex JavaScript applications or performance-critical sites
Strict Mode (Advanced Users Only) 
* Maximum GDPR compliance with comprehensive blocking 
* Blocks scripts, DOM modifications, network requests, and localStorage 
* May cause website functionality issues 
* Only recommended for advanced users who can handle potential breakage
<h4>Service Integration</h4>
This plugin connects to the Cookiefy external service (https://cookiefy.app) to: 
* Retrieve cookie classification data for your domain 
* Access banner configuration and translations 
* Synchronize consent preferences (optional) 
* Provide compliance reporting and analytics
You must create an account at Cookiefy to obtain a Domain ID for the plugin to function. The service processes cookie data according to its privacy policy.
<h4>Banner Themes</h4>
<ul>
<li>Comprehensive (Recommended) – Feature-rich banner with detailed cookie information and customization options</li>
<li>Compact Modern – Clean, minimal design optimized for mobile and desktop</li>
</ul>
<h4>WordPress Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>AJAX Integration – Seamless consent handling without page reloads</li>
<li>Security First – Proper nonce verification on all AJAX requests</li>
<li>Caching Compatible – Works with all major WordPress caching plugins</li>
<li>Admin Integration – Full WordPress admin interface with live status updates</li>
<li>Consent Logging – Optional compliance logging for audit purposes</li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
REQUIRED EXTERNAL SERVICE DISCLOSURE
This plugin relies on external services provided by Cookiefy to function. By installing and activating this plugin, you acknowledge that your website will connect to and transmit data to third-party services.
<h4>Primary Service: Cookiefy Cookie Management Platform</h4>
Service Provider: Cookiefy (cookiefy.app) 
Service Purpose: Cookie consent management, cookie classification, and GDPR compliance functionality
What data is sent: 
* Your website’s domain name (for service authentication and configuration) 
* User consent preferences and timestamps (when users interact with the consent banner) 
* Basic website analytics data (page views, consent rates, banner interactions) 
* Referrer information and page URLs where consent events occur
When data is sent: 
* During plugin initialization (domain verification and configuration retrieval) 
* When the consent banner loads on your website 
* When users interact with the consent banner (accept, reject, customize) 
* When cookies are detected and require classification 
* During banner configuration updates in the admin panel
Service endpoints used: 
* <code>https://api.cookiefy.app/api/cdn-config/</code> – Configuration and cookie classification data 
* <code>https://api.cookiefy.app/api/cookie-db</code> – Cookie classification database 
* <code>https://api.cookiefy.app/api/report-unknown-cookie</code> – Unknown cookie reporting
Legal documentation: 
* Terms of Service: <a href="https://cookiefy.app/terms-of-service" rel="nofollow ugc">https://cookiefy.app/terms-of-service</a> 
* Privacy Policy: <a href="https://cookiefy.app/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow ugc">https://cookiefy.app/privacy-policy</a>
<h4>CDN Service: Cookiefy Content Delivery Network</h4>
Service Provider: Cookiefy CDN (cdn.cookiefy.app) 
Service Purpose: Fast, reliable delivery of consent banner scripts and assets, powered by cloudflare.
What data is sent: 
* HTTP requests for JavaScript files and assets 
* Standard web server logs (IP address, user agent, referrer) 
* Your website’s domain name (in request headers)
When data is sent: 
* Every time a visitor loads a page on your website (to fetch banner scripts) 
* During initial plugin setup and configuration
CDN endpoints used: 
* <code>https://cdn.cookiefy.app/wp-cookiefy-core.min.js</code> – Core cookie blocking, and GDPR compliance functionality 
* <code>https://cdn.cookiefy.app/wp-cookiefy-ui.min.js</code> – Standard banner interface 
* <code>https://cdn.cookiefy.app/wp-compact-cookiefy-ui-modern.min.js</code> – Compact banner interface
Legal documentation: 
* Same as primary service (Cookiefy terms and privacy policy apply)
<h4>Data Processing Legal Basis</h4>
<ul>
<li>Legitimate Interest: Cookie classification and service delivery</li>
<li>Contractual Necessity: Providing the cookie consent management service</li>
<li>User Consent: Analytics and reporting features (where applicable)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Data Retention and Geographic Processing</h4>
<ul>
<li>Configuration data: Retained for the duration of active service subscription</li>
<li>Analytics data: Retained for up to 24 months for reporting purposes</li>
<li>User consent records: Retained according to legal requirements (typically 3 years)</li>
<li>Processing locations: European Union and United States data centers</li>
</ul>
<h4>Your Control and User Rights</h4>
<ul>
<li>Users can request data deletion through the Cookiefy dashboard</li>
<li>You can disable analytics collection in the plugin settings</li>
<li>The service complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations</li>
<li>You can export your consent data through the Cookiefy dashboard</li>
</ul>
<h4>Alternative Solutions</h4>
If you prefer not to use external services, consider: 
* Self-hosted cookie consent solutions 
* WordPress-only cookie plugins (with limited functionality) 
* Custom development for your specific requirements
By using this plugin, you acknowledge that: 
1. Your website will connect to and transmit data to Cookiefy services 
2. You have reviewed and accept Cookiefy’s terms of service and privacy policy 
3. You understand the data transmission requirements for the service to function 
4. You will inform your website visitors about these external connections as required by law
<h3>Support and Documentation</h3>
<ul>
<li>Documentation: <a href="https://cookiefy.app/en/docs/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://cookiefy.app/en/docs/</a></li>
<li>Support Center: <a href="https://cookiefy.app/contact" rel="nofollow ugc">https://cookiefy.app/contact</a></li>
<li>Service Website: <a href="https://cookiefy.app" rel="nofollow ugc">https://cookiefy.app</a></li>
</ul>
This plugin requires a Domain ID from your Cookiefy account. Sign up for a free trial to get started with enterprise-grade cookie compliance.
<h3>Privacy and External Services</h3>
This plugin integrates with the Cookiefy service (cookiefy.app) to provide cookie management functionality. When active, the plugin:
<ul>
<li>Connects to Cookiefy CDN servers to load optimized scripts</li>
<li>Retrieves cookie classification data and banner configurations</li>
<li>May synchronize consent preferences with the service (configurable)</li>
<li>Processes Domain ID for service authentication</li>
</ul>
Data Handling: 
* No personal data is transmitted without explicit user consent 
* Cookie detection and classification occurs through the external service 
* Consent data can be stored locally or optionally synchronized 
* All data transmission uses secure HTTPS connections
Required External Connections: 
* <code>https://cdn.cookiefy.app/</code> – For loading optimized banner and core scripts 
* <code>https://cookiefy.app/</code> – For configuration and classification data
The plugin respects user privacy and only processes data necessary for GDPR compliance functionality. Please review Cookiefy’s privacy policy at their website for complete details on data handling practices.
<h3>Technical Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.0 or higher</li>
<li>PHP 7.4 or higher</li>
<li>HTTPS recommended for secure cookie handling</li>
<li>Domain ID from Cookiefy account</li>
<li>JavaScript enabled on visitor browsers</li>
</ul>
<h3>Customisation beyond</h3>
It is possible to have a completely custom banner with the blocking script, for more information on how to achieve this, contact support@cookiefy.app

Cookiefy GDPR Compliance

GDPR-compliant cookie consent management with automatic cookie detection and intelligent classification.

Humanityco

Compliance by Hu-manity.co (formerly known as Cookie Notice) provides a simple, customizable website banner that can be used to help your website comply with cookie consent requirements under the EU GDPR, CCPA, and other data privacy laws — with seamless integration with Cookie Compliance to help your site comply with the latest updates to existing consent laws.
Cookie Compliance is a fully featured Consent Management Platform (CMP) that provides automated compliance features and enhanced design controls in a state-of-the-art web application. Cookie Compliance enables websites to take a proactive approach to data protection and consent laws. It is the first solution to offer Intentional Consent, a new consent framework that incorporates the latest guidelines from over 100+ countries, and emerging standards from leading international organizations like the IEEE and European Center for Digital Rights (noyb.eu). Cookie Compliance provides a beautiful, multi-level experience and includes new choices and controls for site visitors to better understand and engage in data privacy decisions.
<blockquote>
Our Cookie Compliance web application introduces a more ethical, proactive way to capture and manage consent. This early version of the emerging Intentional Consent framework is a result of Hu-manity.co’s ongoing work with top Fortune 500 companies, governments, and standards organizations, who believe that the imbalanced relationship between consumers and corporations is unsustainable when it comes to data privacy and consent online. We are making it available for all website owners and operators who share this belief and support our mission to eliminate the dark patterns in online consent. 
 Matt Sinderbrand – Chief Platform Officer, Hu-manity.co
</blockquote>
<h3>Compliance (plugin only)</h3>
Compliance by Hu-manity.co provides a simple, customizable website banner to help your website comply with certain cookie consent requirements.
<h4>Banner features:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Customizable notice message</li>
<li>Consent on click, scroll or close</li>
<li>Multiple cookie expiry options</li>
<li>Link to Privacy Policy page</li>
<li>WordPress Privacy Policy page synchronization</li>
<li>WPML and Polylang compatible</li>
<li>SEO friendly</li>
</ul>
<h3>Cookie Compliance (plugin + web application)</h3>
Cookie Compliance gives you access to the most up-to-date formatting guidelines and technical compliance requirements for over 100 countries and legal jurisdictions.
<h4>Banner features:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Intentional Consent provides 3 equal buttons to give site visitors the ability to accept none, some, or all cookies through packaged choices called Data Access Levels. Data Access Levels improve consent conversion and eliminate the dark pattern of deceptive, non-equal choices in the first layer. Complies with equal choice principle prescribed under GDPR and other data protection laws.</li>
<li>Consent duration selector gives visitor control over how long their consent remains valid for your site. Enables your site to align with recent guidelines from EU Data Protection Authorities, which state that cookie consent should be valid for no longer than a period of 6 months.</li>
<li>Cookie purpose categories make it easy for website visitors to customize their consent by category. Complies with affirmative, opt-in consent requirements prescribed under GDPR and other data protection laws.</li>
<li>Consent metrics displays the visitor’s consent record and a list of blocked / allowed 3rd parties directly in the expanded level of the banner. Complies with latest guidance from EU Data Protection Authorities like CNIL (France) and ICO (UK). </li>
<li>Customizable Privacy Paper provides helpful information to improve visitor comprehension and understanding of the data sharing risks and benefits. Allows you to summarize core components of your sites privacy notice and aligns with the informed principle prescribed by GDPR rules for valid consent capture. </li>
<li>Configurable Privacy Contact allows you to provide contact information for a business’ data privacy admin, as well as helpful links to data subject request forms and other data privacy resources. Aligns with the informed principle prescribed by GDPR rules for valid consent capture.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Web Application features:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Consent analytics dashboard shows event data for number of visits and provides a “trust score” to help you track how site visitors are setting their consent. Make adjustments to your banner to improve your cookie acceptance rate and monitor progress via the consent activity graph.</li>
<li>Default configurations for GDPR, CCPA and more help to remove dark patterns and allow for quick and easy deployment of the consent banner without any guesswork. Customize the design of any default configuration to match the look and feel of your site.</li>
<li>Automatic script blocking blocks all non-essential cookie scripts and iFrames by default and complies with valid consent rules under GDPR and other data protection laws; in order to be compliant, your site must record visitor consent before setting or sending cookies.</li>
<li>Google Consent Mode ensures that your website can still gather valuable insights and perform effectively while respecting users’ privacy preferences by dynamically adjusting the behavior of Google services according to user consent.</li>
<li>Facebook Consent Mode allows your website to measure the impact of your ads on Facebook, track website activities and conversions and automatically deliver ads to Facebook if the user has agreed to.</li>
<li>Consent record storage automatically stores a record of each consent and makes these records available for export. Complies with proof-of-consent requirements prescribed under GDPR and other data protection laws.</li>
<li>Multilingual support automatically translates all banner text strings and allows you to provide custom translations for every text field to ensure visitors get a consistent consent experience.</li>
<li>Multidomain management allows you to manage additional Free or Professional domains under a single account and enables you to customize banner configuration and design for each domain independently.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Cookie Compliance proactive approach:</h4>
For all businesses, the resources required to stay ahead of the latest regulations increases with the passage of each new law. With enforcement of compliance violations increasing daily, we believe it is critical for us as a trusted consent vendor to do everything in our power to help you stay ahead of these laws and remove the risk to your business
Cookie Compliance covers all current and upcoming regulations:
<ul>
<li>GDPR (EU)</li>
<li>ePrivacy Directive (EU)</li>
<li>ePrivacy Regulation (EU)</li>
<li>PECR (UK)</li>
<li>LGPD (Brazil)</li>
<li>PIPEDA (Canada)</li>
<li>PDPB (India)</li>
<li>CCPA (California, US)</li>
<li>VCDPA (Virginia, US)</li>
<li>Colorado Privacy Act (US)</li>
<li>CPRA (California, US)</li>
</ul>
Cookie Compliance incorporates all recent formatting guidance:
<ul>
<li>European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)</li>
<li>ICO (United Kingdom)</li>
<li>CNIL (France)</li>
<li>GPDP (Italy)</li>
<li>BfDl (Germany)</li>
<li>AEPD (Spain)</li>
<li>European Center for Digital Rights (noyb.eu)</li>
</ul>
Cookie Compliance targets dark patterns
Dark Patterns are user interface (UI) techniques that push site visitors to make decisions (such as agreeing to the installation of cookies on their devices) that they might not otherwise make. The most common Dark Pattern is the lack of an equal “reject all” button on the first layer of the consent notice. Dark Patterns are explicitly banned under GDPR and other data protection laws.
As a part of our proactive approach, Cookie Compliance is configured by default to prevent Dark Patterns through our unique Intentional Consent design.

Compliance by Hu-manity.co

So yeah it's pretty bad, not sure why it looks so popular

Crappy bloated software that adds huge unhidable ads on your whole dashboard


This plugin is culprit, like many others, of the same bad practice which consists of abusing admin notices and alerts to remind them to you, the admin. A good plugin is one that does it job and you forget about it. Adding a "ignore notification" that does absolutely nothing (class cn-notice-dismiss) is woth a systematic 1/5.


Some admin notices can't be hidden: stop bloating our admin interface

Intentional Consent for WordPress — GDPR, CCPA, CPRA & ePrivacy compliance with consent records, autoblocking & Google Consent Mode v2.

Cookiefy GDPR Compliance vs Compliance by Hu-manity.co